Mindy Mcllroy: Turning Parkinson’s Disease into Motivation and Resilience.
Mindy Mcllroy was Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2014, She did not Let Her Condition Define Her – on the Contrary, She Turned it into Motivation and Resilience to Continue Excelling Both Professionally and Personally.Q: You started at Terranova as an executive assistant and worked your way up to President. What challenges shaped your leadership, and how did resilience help you navigate them?MM: Navigating a male-dominated industry while proving myse..
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Cat Cora Made Television and Culinary History When She Became the First Female Iron Chef on Food Network’s Hit Show Iron Chef America
Cat Cora is a celebrated, world-renowned chef, author, restaurateur, television host, philanthropist, and proud mother of six. Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, Cat’s passion for food was ignited by her Greek and Southern roots, which inspired her to pursue a groundbreaking culinary career. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Cat honed her skills in France, training at two three-star Michelin restaurants—an achievement that exempl..
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Dr. Tracy Fanara: From The Weather Channel to Mythbusters—Insights, Adventures, and the Science That’s Changing Our World!
Q: When did you know you wanted to become an environmental engineer and research scientist?TF: From the time I was a little girl, I loved animals. After it would rain, I would go to the abandoned train tracks behind my house to catch tadpoles. I was amazed that these creatures could find life in a temporary pool of water, and I was obsessed with watching them grow into frogs. I would have a number of blue cups on my dress-er next to my bed, filled with a c..
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Justine Provides Service with the Utmost Integrity as a Prominent Figure in the Miami Real Estate Market
Q: What advice would you give to women looking to start a career in real estate? JJG: Real estate is a wonderful career filled with so many opportunities. My advice is to find a mentor or work with a team to learn the ropes and gain valuable experience in the field. Having a support system early on in your career can make a big difference in how successful you can become.Q: What inspired you to pursue a leadership role within the Miami Realtors organizatio..
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An Exclusive Interview with Former NASA Astronaut and First Hispanic Woman in Space, Ellen Ochoa
Q: With nearly 1000 hours in space over four missions, did you ever feel that your presence on board was undervalued because you were a woman or a Latina?EO: Our crews needed to work closely together to accomplish our missions. I spent about a year in training for each of my flights, so the crew got to know each other and our roles well. I felt my crew mates appreciated what I brought to the team, just as I did with them. On my first two flights, I was in ..
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Egypt Sherrod Is On Her “Indigo Road” & “Married To Real Estate” Goes Global
Q: Congratulations on Season 3 of Married to Real Estate. Will any episode encounter any transactional or construction challenges that you and Mike haven’t faced in the past?ES: Thank you so very much! Yes, we are excited that the show has been so well received and growing. It’s mind-blowing that this show started as a social media moment on my husband’s cell phone, and now we are airing in more than thirteen countries. There is never a dull moment in cons..
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Tania Luna, She Has Built Multiple Companies, Including LifeLabs Learning, a Leadership Development Resource That Serves Thousands of the World’s Most Influential Companies
TANIA LUNA is an entrepreneur, psychology researcher, and author of LEAD TOGETHER: Stop Squirreling Away Power and Build a Better Team. She has founded and grown multiple companies, including Scarlet Spark, a nonprofit that creates human-friendly workplaces for organizations that help animals; LifeLabs Learning, one of the world’s fastest-growing leadership development companies; eLab, an accelerator for edtech entrepreneurs; and Surprise Industries, an or..
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Dr. Amy Young, The First Woman to Become Executive Director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Q: Growing up, when were you first intrigued by the health sciences?AY: I think we all have role models that influence us in our life choices. I was lucky enough to have a female pediatrician in the mid-60s in Mississippi which was quite rare. My mother revered her (she took care of my 6 siblings). My parents had lost one of those siblings to leukemia, so they were well versed in health care and were respectful of the profession. My mother influenced my ch..
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A Conversation With American Author, Speaker and Rocket Scientist, Olympia LePoint
Olympia LePoint is an award-winning NASA rocket scientist, author, TED Talk speaker, and journalist. Most recently, Olympia created a human decision-making scientific theory called Quantum Deciding, revealing the secret science to achieve your best future.Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in science and technology? OL: I believe science and technology are powerful tools that give answers to life’s most pressing situations. As a result, I built my Ans..
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It’s an Honor to Introduce Constance Jones. A Two-Time Emmy® Nominated Journalist Who Currently Anchors the Station’s Weekday Morning Newscasts, NBC 6 News Today at 5am and 6am
Q: While in high school, did you have any idea you wanted to go into broadcasting?CJ: During my high school years, I was inspired by the fictitious TV News Journalist, “Murphy Brown.” She captivated my imagination! She was funny, smart, and very determined. Although Murphy Brown was a TV Show, the episode gave me a glimpse into the life of a News Journalist. Q: How did your career start as a news anchor?CJ: I started my professional career as a producer/r..
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She Visits Schools Throughout the Year, Sharing Her Expertise in Weather & Providing Words of Wisdom to Students. Meet Miami’s Local 10 Chief Certified Meteorologist, Betty Davis
Q: When did you decide to be a meteorologist?BD: I decided to become a meteorologist after doing an internship at a television station In Macon, Georgia. I was an intern in the news department, thinking I would graduate college and become a news reporter. During that internship, I was enamored by what I saw the station meteorologist doing on the green screen and I was intrigued by the fact that he had knowledge of a subject (weather) that no one else in th..
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She was the First Female Meteorologist to Cover a Landfalling Hurricane for The Weather Channel and has Won Five Regional Emmy Awards. A Special Interview with Miami Meteorologist, Cindy Preszler
Q: How did you become interested in the weather?CP: I’ve been asked this question many times over the years, and I have to give credit to my dad and grandma. They passed the love for weather along to me from a very young age. I’m originally from South Dakota, grew up on a farm where weather is the life-bread & it’s the number one thing farmers talk about. So, I listened.My dad and grandma discussed every aspect in detail because he always knew what would ..
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She’s The Weekend Morning Meteorologist & Climate Change Reporter for NBC6 Miami. An Exclusive Interview with Meteorologist, Chelsea Ambriz
Q: How did you become interested in the weather?CA: I don’t have the typical meteorologist story when it comes to getting into weather. I can’t pinpoint one event that shaped me as a child to want to be a meteorologist. I have always been a “science nerd” if you will. I had a microscope kit that I got for my 8th or 9th birthday. I was obsessed with it. Science was always my favorite subject. When I was in high school, my brother and I watched the docuserie..
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She’s Known For Her Quick Wit, Humor, & Insightful Rockstar Interviews. An Exclusive Interview With Television Host, Executive Producer & VP of Programming at AXS TV, Katie Daryl
Katie Daryl is the Vice President of Programming for AXS TV, a title she has held since September 2022. As one of the network’s longest-tenured employees, Daryl initially joined AXS TV (formerly HDNET) in 2001 and has thrived in a wide range of roles. In addition to her duties as vice president of programming, she continues to serve as both an executive producer and on-air host, overseeing some of AXS TV’s most popular original series. Аs vice president of..
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She Wows Audiences With Her Contagious Smile & World- Class Hand of Magic! An Exclusive Interview With Las Vegas Magical Headliner
Q: You were first fascinated by magic at age ten. Can you share with our audience what captivated you about magic? JK: My Uncle Steve gave me a book called The Royal Road To Card Magic as a 10th birthday present and I was endlessly intrigued. It’s a sleight-of-hand card magic classic first published in 1948. I would spend hours sitting cross-legged on the green carpet of my childhood bedroom, keeping this magical, orange-bound book open with my knee as I h..
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Her Vision is to Create The Best Tasting Drinks That Are Healthy, Natural & Organic. Read Our Exclusive Interview With Miami Entrepreneur, Erica Chemolli, Founder of Kombucha Queen.
Q: For those in our audience who may not be familiar with Kombucha, can you explain what it is and what benefits it provides?EC: Kombucha is a fermented beverage made from green tea, sugar, yeast, and bacteria. It's rich in probiotics, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds that can support gut health. Kombucha Queen has low levels of sugar and carbs, making it suitable for those following a ketogenic diet. Regular consumption of kombucha can help im..
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